Best Northwest Area Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 305 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA.
The top ranked public school in Northwest Area is Harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 11th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2269
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA include Harrison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA?
the neighborhood of Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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